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Published on 07/27/04 at 15:00purchased from Bracco Music via the internet for 500.00. I wouldn't buy from them again in a million years. They refused to replace the guitar when it arrived and I realized that there was a manufacturing defect. Instead, they kept referring me to Dean's customer service.
I won't go into the specs of the guitar because this has been described in detail in many other reviews. The guitar is beautiful in the Tiger Eye pattern. The construction quality was excellent except for one problem. It didn't have the coil tap pups as advertised. Everything else about the guitar is beautifully done. Once set up properly the action is like butter, soft and smooth. Once the coil taps were installed (by Dean who paid for shipping the guitar back and forth) there was an incredible array of sound despite the single tone control. This guitar rocks. It is more suited for playing rock than anything else although with the right combination of settings it sounds reaonably bluesy (I play mostly blues now, it seems to be a common theme for us older guys). I even play many classical tunes on the guitar because it is soooo easy to play. Despite its rock sound, it sounds great playing many genres of music so don't let that deter you. Despite the manufacturing error I'd give this guitar a 10! It looks, sounds, and plays like guitars twice its price.
There is nothing about the guitar that I don't like. If I have to nitpick I'd say that the guitar needs separate tone controls but it's not a major turn off for me. I'm not too impressed with Dean's customer service. I got a little bit of a run around for about a week while trying to get my guitar repaired. The customer service rep promised me 48 hour turn around on the repair but it took almost two weeks. Once the guitar was sent to them, they never did answer my emails or phone calls. Very frustrating but once the guitar came back and I had it set up, all was forgiven. DO NOT ORDER a guitar from Bracco Music in NY! Use one of the internet sites (if you can't find it locally) that has a satisfaction guaranteed return policy.
Other than the wrong pups, the quality is a 10! The Tiger Eye finish is beyond beautiful....it sounds awesome just sitting there idle! The bridge is well done and contrasts nicely with the dark finish, the finish is flawless, and the MOP inlays are fantastic. Solidly built. No other construction defects.....impressive for only $500.00
I'd definately buy this guitar again but I'd be more selective where I'd get it from but I was impatient. It looks like a million dollars and it plays like a dream. Now that the frustrating wait to get it repaired is over and I have this axe in my hands every day I wouldn't change a thing. It is more than worth the price, get one if you can find it! This guitar begs to be played. Just pray that you don't have a problem, problems will get rectified, it just may take a while. Get this guitar and you too can have flying fingers!
This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com
I won't go into the specs of the guitar because this has been described in detail in many other reviews. The guitar is beautiful in the Tiger Eye pattern. The construction quality was excellent except for one problem. It didn't have the coil tap pups as advertised. Everything else about the guitar is beautifully done. Once set up properly the action is like butter, soft and smooth. Once the coil taps were installed (by Dean who paid for shipping the guitar back and forth) there was an incredible array of sound despite the single tone control. This guitar rocks. It is more suited for playing rock than anything else although with the right combination of settings it sounds reaonably bluesy (I play mostly blues now, it seems to be a common theme for us older guys). I even play many classical tunes on the guitar because it is soooo easy to play. Despite its rock sound, it sounds great playing many genres of music so don't let that deter you. Despite the manufacturing error I'd give this guitar a 10! It looks, sounds, and plays like guitars twice its price.
There is nothing about the guitar that I don't like. If I have to nitpick I'd say that the guitar needs separate tone controls but it's not a major turn off for me. I'm not too impressed with Dean's customer service. I got a little bit of a run around for about a week while trying to get my guitar repaired. The customer service rep promised me 48 hour turn around on the repair but it took almost two weeks. Once the guitar was sent to them, they never did answer my emails or phone calls. Very frustrating but once the guitar came back and I had it set up, all was forgiven. DO NOT ORDER a guitar from Bracco Music in NY! Use one of the internet sites (if you can't find it locally) that has a satisfaction guaranteed return policy.
Other than the wrong pups, the quality is a 10! The Tiger Eye finish is beyond beautiful....it sounds awesome just sitting there idle! The bridge is well done and contrasts nicely with the dark finish, the finish is flawless, and the MOP inlays are fantastic. Solidly built. No other construction defects.....impressive for only $500.00
I'd definately buy this guitar again but I'd be more selective where I'd get it from but I was impatient. It looks like a million dollars and it plays like a dream. Now that the frustrating wait to get it repaired is over and I have this axe in my hands every day I wouldn't change a thing. It is more than worth the price, get one if you can find it! This guitar begs to be played. Just pray that you don't have a problem, problems will get rectified, it just may take a while. Get this guitar and you too can have flying fingers!
This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com